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The 20th annual Managing IP Awards programme continues with the Americas ceremony in New York City today. Congratulations to all the shortlisted firms, practitioners, and companies https://lnkd.in/gXbijyz3 By the way, here is a teaser for the EMEA ceremony, which was hosted in London two weeks ago https://lnkd.in/eV2g7G5M Stay tuned for the longer version next week! #TBT #ManagingIPAwards #IntellectualProperty #Awards #London #NewYork

🎙️ Are design rights getting the attention they deserve? Tomas Wässingbo, group designs director at Zacco - 360° Intellectual Property, and Christina Wainikka, IP policy expert at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, have shared their insights with Managing IP in an exclusive podcast that will be released soon. Stay tuned!

Patent prosecution strategies under China’s new Implementing Regulations and Examination Guidelines Yu Zhang and Jingchen Zhang of China Patent Agent (HK) explain how patent applicants can adjust to the latest changes in areas such as industrial designs, computer-implemented inventions, and deferred examination https://lnkd.in/e8UN5MBa

Introduction to patent term compensation for Chinese invention patents Chen Shihua of DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation explains China's patent term compensation system, which includes a patent term adjustment for delays and a patent term extension for pharmaceutical patents requiring regulatory approval https://lnkd.in/eFRS68vx

CJEU expands jurisdiction in cross-border patent infringement cases with BSH–Electrolux decision https://lnkd.in/eEAatqxM Selin Sinem ERCİYAS and Beste Turan Kurtoğlu of Gün + Partners analyse a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that could reshape patent litigation strategies and increase competition between international courts

Vietnam’s court reform: what IP litigators need to know https://lnkd.in/eGEyxx3W Early adaptation to manage an unpredictable transition is vital, say Linh Duy Mai, Giang Hoang Bach, and Diep Thi Bich Le of T & G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate of Tilleke & Gibbins

Winds of change in Swedish copyright law https://lnkd.in/e2wgNfXp Wendela Hårdemark and Beatrice Rälg of Bird & Bird explore the outlook for Swedish copyright law, as reciprocity rules are set to be dismantled, and contract interpretation takes a decisive new direction

Taiwan: Supreme Court cultivates clarity with opinion on plant variety right infringement https://lnkd.in/e_uwMT-s Tony Tung-Yang Chang of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices says plant variety holders will have welcomed the ruling, which resolves previous divergence in local courts over the methodology for assessing infringement

🔍 What do corporate clients in Asia truly want from their law firms? According to our latest What Corporates Want report, depth of expertise is emerging as a top priority for in-house teams across Asia.   Clients are increasingly seeking firms that offer specialised knowledge, industry-specific insights, and strategic foresight—going beyond surface-level support. As the legal landscape grows more complex, having a team that truly understands the nuances of their sector is not just preferred—it's expected. Read more on how client expectations are shifting: https://lnkd.in/eA32sJTu #LegalInsights #ManagingIP #ClientNeeds #AsiaBusiness #IPLaw #WhatCorporatesWant #LawFirmStrategy

Utility models: a cornerstone in building your Chinese patent portfolio Gump Wang of Uni-intel Patent and Trademark Law Firm explores the strategic value of utility models, which have strong enforcement potential and play a crucial role in China’s patent system https://lnkd.in/eyJs59Hc